ASTM E3261-21 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This guide provides guidelines for odor evaluation of products and materials under controlled conditions with a trained panel. 1.2 This guide addresses odor, aroma, malodor and fragrance (see Terminology E253). 1.3 This guide addresses assessor selection and training, sample preparation, and test procedures specific to odor evaluations. 1.4 This guide does not address odor of any specific category of products. 1.5 This guide does not recommend a specific testing method. The user is responsible for identifying the most appropriate test design and analysis tools to address the research questions. 1.6 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E3261-21 Referenced Document

ASTM E1593 Standard Practice for Assessing the Efficacy of Air Freshener Products in Reducing Sensorily Perceived Indoor Air Malodor Intensity
ASTM E1885 Standard Test Method for Sensory Analysis8212;Triangle Test
ASTM E2139 Standard Test Method for Same-Different Test
ASTM E2164 Standard Test Method for Directional Difference Test
ASTM E253 Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products*， 2023-07-15 Update
ASTM E3000 Standard Guide for Measuring and Tracking Performance of Assessors on a Descriptive Sensory Panel
ASTM E3009 Standard Test Method for Sensory Analysis—Tetrad Test*， 2024-02-15 Update
ASTM E3041 Standard Guide for Selecting and Using Scales for Sensory Evaluation
ASTM E544 Standard Practices for Referencing Suprathreshold Odor Intensity
ASTM E619 Standard Practice for Evaluating Foreign Odors in Paper Packaging

2021 ASTM E3261-21 Standard Guide for Odor Evaluation of Products and Materials Under Controlled Conditions With Trained Panel